Current Time in Grahamstown, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 33.3° S, 26.53° E
Elevation: 551 m above sea level
Population rank: #62 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Eastern Cape
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Daylight Hours in Grahamstown
Grahamstown gets 9h 58m of daylight today — sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset is at 17:12.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 56m near the June solstice to 14h 21m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:42 | 07:13 | 12:13 | 14:54 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:43 | 07:14 | 12:13 | 14:54 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:43 | 07:14 | 12:13 | 14:54 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:43 | 07:15 | 12:14 | 14:54 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:44 | 07:15 | 12:14 | 14:55 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:44 | 07:15 | 12:14 | 14:55 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:44 | 07:16 | 12:14 | 14:55 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Grahamstown
Sunrise
in Grahamstown
↑
7:14 AM
Sunset
in Grahamstown
↓
5:12 PM
Day Length
9h 58m
Dawn
in Grahamstown
6:46 AM
Dusk
in Grahamstown
5:40 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Grahamstown
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
15.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:02
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:33
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How Far Is Grahamstown From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 7,096 km | WSW (258deg) |
| Dubai | 7,181 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,621 km | NE (47deg) |
| Singapore | 8,913 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 9,445 km | NNW (344deg) |
| London | 9,783 km | NNW (344deg) |
| Moscow | 9,958 km | N (6deg) |
| Sydney | 10,575 km | SE (137deg) |
Grahamstown's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Grahamstown and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.3deg N, 153.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Grahamstown
What time is it in Grahamstown right now?
The current local time in Grahamstown is 23:16 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Grahamstown follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Grahamstown in?
Grahamstown uses the Africa/Johannesburg IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Grahamstown?
Grahamstown is UTC+02:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Grahamstown local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Grahamstown on daylight saving time right now?
No — Grahamstown is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Grahamstown today?
Today in Grahamstown: sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset is at 17:12, giving 9h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Grahamstown tonight?
The moon phase over Grahamstown tonight is Waning Crescent with 15.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Grahamstown?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Grahamstown, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.